Here is the tale of a seemingly party gal has to see ho to adjust and take on the family's company and make it successful.She sees how change is so important but others are having a hard time seeing these changes. We have the security manager who is to look out for her and fight his feelings that start up for her.

This is my first book to read by Lenora. I didn't read the first book in the series, so I had no background info to interfere with my opinions on this book. This was just an alright read for me.

I liked the heroine, Annabelle. She was strong, independent, feisty, held her own, and showed improvement from her past. Sure there were times she got annoying with her "I don't need any help" attitude, but other than that, I liked her.

Now the hero, Johnny Darrow...he was a dud to me. At the beginning I liked the flirty banter they had, but then he sort of changed into a wimp/coward. The info we get on him felt like it took too long to be revealed and by the time it came, I was mentally done with the story.

So all in all, this was a 3 star read. Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest review.

Annabelle Castle has been thru some horrible times. Her mom is in prison and a new sister is taking over the Castle, which is the biggest department store in Dallas. Changes have had to be made and Annabelle is trying to get rid of the party girl image and be a part of the Castle image of respectability. It's hard to change opinions of others, especially if that person is John Darrow, the head of security. He has seen her at her worst and it hurts to know he still sees her the same way. Annabelle is sent to a new store to set it it up for an opening. John is sent with her, a team or nothing. Love grows and sparks. Will they be able to overcome their pasts and find love? Endearing book with great characters.I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review and no compensation otherwise.

Lone Star Princess by Lenora Worth is second in the Castles of Dallas series. At first look, it is a story of a wild rich child who finally grew up. Looking closer it is a romantic sweet story of two people who have a connection that is finally able to grow into love.

The characters are engaging especially the grown-up version of Annabelle. Castle security head, Johnny Darrow is a man with past heartbreak so now he treads slowly back into love. A fun story. Even as Annabelle’s short-term bodyguard there is not a lot of intense suspense. The focus is more on the relationship between the two main characters. It is also different from the first book, keeping the series interesting.

I received a copy of Lone Star Princess through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. This book was released on 4 June 2018.

This is the second book in the Castles of Dallas series. I had not read the first book in the series. Although there are some characters and a back story that would have been introduced and explained in the first book Lone Star Princess can certainly be read as a stand alone.

Brief plot synopsis this is a love story with a HEA after the normal bumps in the road along the way.

Annabelle Castle former wild child and party girl is trying to prove herself as a visual merchandiser in her sister Eleanor’s department store. Annabelle is lacking confidence in herself but Eleanor believes in her and offers her the chance to design a new boutique store.

Johnny the male mc is Castles head security guard. He has watched and had feelings for Annabelle for years and has been sent to assist with setting up security for the new store and protecting Annabelle. He is reluctant to let her get too close due to past mistakes he perceives are his fault.

Overall this was a fun, relatively uncomplicated plot line with the required twist at the end. I will definitely be checking out the first book in the series and any others that follow.

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A fun read that had me smiling. This is the second book in the series. Bad girl Annabelle, has stepped up and needs to prove herself to her step sister. Annabelle is taking on the task of setting up the newest Castle store. She needs a bodyguard, Johnny is the perfect choice since he has already been protecting her in the past. As they work together they find that there is much more between them than what they thought.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Loved the banter between them. Loved how Annabelle got Johnny to finally open up about this past. I recommend this book for the perfect summer read.

This was a cute story but I felt like it skimmed the surface a bit. Johnny and Annabelle are a cute couple but the tension requiring a so-called truce isn’t always apparent. Moreover it is just not clear why she needs all this protection necessitating the head of security to be with her at all times - the reader isn’t given enough information on that. And when there is a threat it turns out to be pretty random and the reason comes out of nowhere without any explanation. I think another several pages giving more background would serve the story well. I love the backdrop of the world of high fashion and the look back with Eleanor and Nico (and maybe a peek at the future with Aiden and Cara?). Definitely a sweet and enjoyable read though!

Quaint romantic story of two long-suffering friends. Unfortunately, the story dragged along and didn’t hold my interest. Couldn’t understand Annabelle’s attraction to Johnny. He just didn’t know his own mind through 90% of the book. Then suddenly in the last few pages, he comes to his senses. It also wasn’t clear as to why he was interested in her. Annabelle chased him to the point that she appeared desperate. Not the way I envisioned this character. Disappointed in this book.

Sweetly sexy, emotionally engaging, action packed romantic journey filled with family drama, laughter and passion....

Annabelle Castle is a sexy, sassy, rebel of the family that is finally ready to turn over a new leaf and become a more grounded and stable figure in the Castle Department store legacy. Johnny Darrow is a strong, sexy, charming former cop and head of security for the Texas-based Castles. Sizzling hot sparks fly and a the battle begins when Johnny is assigned a job as Annabelle's personal bodyguard. Highly enjoyed this entertaining and exciting adventure.....

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thanks to the author for providing a copy of this book via Netgalley.
This book started with good solid 4 stars, until 60% of the book, and then, puuufffff, this weak, coward hero still was without any balls.
Their relationship started when the heroine was at her teens, H worked in security for her step-dad. Our heroine always had quite a crash on him, this jerk. They both dated other people all this 8-9 years. And now our heroine was tired of his flirt-pull-pushing...
But H doesnt like seeing our girl with another man/men... Yeah, he starts growling and roaring... WHY? If you dont want her for you?
I liked our h, she’s got some balls, she improved herself, she was independent and strong character.
But because of this weak hero this book didnt work out for me. Nah, NOPE!

This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. The story flowed very well and was very enjoyable. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

Lone Star Princess by Lenora Worth is second in the Castles of Dallas series. At first look, it is a story of a wild rich child who finally grew up. Looking closer it is a romantic sweet story of two people who have a connection that is finally able to grow into love.

The characters are engaging especially the grown-up version of Annabelle. Castle security head, Johnny Darrow is a man with past heartbreak so now he treads slowly back into love. A fun story. Even as Annabelle’s short-term bodyguard there is not a lot of intense suspense. The focus is more on the relationship between the two main characters. It is also different from the first book, keeping the series interesting.

Lone Star Princess, book two in the Castles of Texas series, is an enchanting book full of fashion and romance. The interactions between hunky security department head, Johnny Darrow, and Castle daughter, Annabelle, are perfectly attuned to the demons they both fight and to the chemistry they definitely feel. Johnny and Annabelle are thrown together by Eleanor Castle, Annabelle’s stepsister and Castle’s owner. They are sent to work on a new store outside Dallas. Both have been attracted to each other for ages and have kept their feelings under wraps. Being in close quarters threatens both. Eleanor knows better than both of them !

I loved reading the story Lone Star Princess by Lenora Worth, book two in her Castles of Dallas series, a delightful story about learning about oneself and how strong one can actually be. Acting like a brat and being disruptive has always gotten the attention Annabelle has wanted in the past. Now she needs to find that inner strength to live up to her older step-sister’s expectations and fulfill the duties assigned to her. Annabelle is full of doubt thanks to the belittling she received from her mother. Johnny, now in charge of security at the main store, cared about the employees of the store and watched over them as if they were family. He enjoyed teasing and flirting with Annabelle and she gave as good as she got, but these two have deeper feelings for each other. This leads to a wonderful and sweet story about forgiving oneself for their past mistakes, finding the perfect love and discovering their inner strength.
Annabelle and Johnny were sweet together and perfect for each other despite the obstacles Johnny put in their way from the demons of his past. I also enjoyed seeing Annabelle come into herself, taking responsibility and working hard to prove she had changed since the arrest of her mother.

This was a fun book to read and easy to visualize the story as it occurred. I totally loved these characters and didn’t want to put this book down. Ms. Worth did a fantastic job creating her characters, making them realistic, keeping the story interesting, making me forget the world around me and not letting me go until I turned the last page, wanting more. I highly recommend this book to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

I had a good time with Lone Star Princess, although for me it didn’t have the intensity of the first story, Undercover Princess, it certainly did give us a chance to see Annabelle grow up and mature. I will always say that it’s best to start a series from the beginning for the best understanding and entertainment value – but for this one, I believe you really need the family dynamic and background to really appreciate Lone Star Princess. Of course, that’s my opinion but it’s worth mentioning… besides the first story is a good one, too.

It was a pleasure watching the changes in Annabelle. She’s gone from an attention grabbing party girl to a young woman who is given the chance to shine on her own and she takes ownership of that chance her step-sister, Eleanor, has given her. Johnny has always felt his attraction for this little rebel, he’s certainly gotten her out of enough scrapes over time. Yet he won’t act on that attraction for a few reasons… reasons that suddenly aren’t that straightforward anymore as Annabelle takes charge of designing and setting up the thought provoking displays for her family’s new store. This is a different woman, she’s finding her own worth, and she’s keeping out of trouble (for the most part) and maybe it’s time to stop fighting what is happening between them.

If you’re in the mood for a good love story then Lone Star Princess may just fit that bill for you. Although, again, it helps to have read the first book in this series to understand just how much Annabelle has changed in her own story.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Lone Star Princess by Lenora Worth
Annabelle Castle is a rebel without a cause…until her stepsister, the head of the glamorous Castle Department store, offers her the chance of a lifetime. Too bad the opportunity to finally play a role in the Castle’s future comes with strings attached—the man who gets under her skin.
Former cop Johnny Darrow is head of security for the Texas-based Castles. He excels at his job and nothing gets to him…except Annabelle. Even as he dragged Annabelle out of many public relations disasters with the paparazzi, he knew there was so much more to her than the headline-grabbing, rich girl. Now that she’s matured and determined to turn over a new leaf, he finds her irresistible. She’s smart, creative, and makes him feel things he hasn’t after a personal tragedy.
When Johnny’s assigned a job as Annabelle’s bodyguard, he must push his feelings aside. Can Johnny keep his focus to protect Annabelle or will his feelings for her put everything at risk?
This is Annabelle Castle and Johnny Darrow's story.
“Where you headed, princess?”
Annabelle Castle cringed at being called that nickname, especially by this man. Whirling to face the bane of her existence—the new head of security at Castle Department Store, Johnny Darrow—she put on a cool face and gave him one of her I’m-so-bored glares.
“That title is reserved for Eleanor.”
“No, she got promoted to queen. So that makes you the new princess of this Castle.”
Giving Johnny a daring glance, she said, “I thought you’d stay busier—and out of my way—now that you’ve been promoted.”
Even though he picked at her relentlessly and loved to flirt, Johnny had somehow managed to get her attention when she’d first arrived at Castle’s and worked part time as a teenager. But when she’d come back from college a couple of years ago and given him big hints to take things further, he’d treated her more like a bratty sister than someone he might want to get serious with. Then the one time she’d needed him a few months ago, he’d been away on one of his Johnny adventures. Not available.
Annabelle had given up on that adolescent crush. Johnny was like a thorn in her side.
I highly recommend reading.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
Lone Star Princess by Lenora Worth is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Lenora Worth.
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In this second book in the Castles of Dallas series we get the story of Annabelle Castle and Johnny Darrow. Annabelle, the former bad girl of the family, is working hard to gain the respect of her sister. She's been enjoying the visual display work she's been doing but when given the daunting task of setting up and entire new store she's not sure she has what it takes to get the job done. Security specialist Johnny has been sent with her to the new location to make sure everything goes smoothly and without surprises. While working together on this project these two really get to know each other and discover there is far more to know than either let's the world see. Their story is sweet and their banter is funny. I couldn't help but root for them.

I would recommend this one.

To be honest, this book didn't really do it for me. I found it lacking. It took me a long time to finish because I couldn't really get it into it.

I hated to push and pull of their relationship. I usually love that type of things in books. I felt like she was more into him than he was into her. She kept on chasing him. He was sort of punishing her and categorizing her with his ex. He didn't want to give their relationship a chance.

I was disappointed with this book. To be honest, I didn't feel the love between the two main characters and I felt like the were jumping the gun at the ending.

Lone Star Princess, book two in the Castles of Dallas series. Likable characters and storyline. This is Annabelle story. I look forward to reading the next in this series.